Hogarth Partners with Peppy Health to Provide Menopause Support in the Workplace

In recognition of World Menopause Day, Hogarth Worldwide announced today that it is partnering with healthcare startup Peppy Health to provide all of its UK female employees with access to confidential support and guidance from specialist menopause practitioners. Hogarth is the first company in the advertising industry to offer this benefit to employees.

Menopause is one of the most stressful times in a woman’s working life with a recent study finding that 45% of women struggling with menopausal symptoms, which can lead to heightened stress levels at work, poor employee confidence and a thinning of talent pipelines when women are at the peak of their careers.

The new service from Peppy available to all of Hogarth’s UK-based female employees will provide employees with the opportunity for a safe and confidential space to talk with specially trained nurses to discuss symptoms, concerns and treatment options, related to menopause. 

Richard Glasson, CEO of Hogarth Worldwide says: “Menopause is a natural stage of life experienced by all women but can be one of the most stressful experiences a woman can face in her working life. It is also important to raise awareness to help our male employees understand the symptoms of menopause and better support their female colleagues. We need to do more as an industry to support and recognise this important subject. I am delighted that we are the first company in the advertising industry to provide this benefit and I hope it encourages more to sign up.”

Mridula Pore, co-founder and CEO, Peppy Health, says: "In years to come it will be normal for companies to support women going through the menopause. There will be a handful of progressive companies who will be able to claim that they helped change the culture - Hogarth is one of them. We are delighted to be helping them on that journey."